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OW08 XLA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,518 mi
Last recorded149,518 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,518 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 149,516 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2022 141,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 127,884 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f top leg mounting partly seized

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2019 121,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensated (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f top leg mounting partly seized

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f underwing cover damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2018 107,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f underwing cover damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres near limits inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 27 Sep 2017 91,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres near limits inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 71,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre edge dangerous

Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,318 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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OW08 XLA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW08 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW08 XLA registered?

OW08 XLA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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